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March 17, 2024
8:30 AM and 10:00 AM

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Walking With Joseph Series

"And the Lord Was With Joseph"

Genesis 39:1-2; Hebrews 13:15

Dr. David W. Price, PhD
 

 

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The Gideons International
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The Gideons International started distributing the Word of God in 1908. Today, we have more than 287,000 members—and an untold number of supporters—in more than 190 countries across the globe. These dedicated individuals give their time and money to make it possible for others to learn about the love of God by giving them access to His Word. In fact, we have placed or distributed more than 1.7 billion Bibles and New Testaments around the world . . . and counting.

Around the World . . .

  • There are over 287,000 Gideons and Auxiliary members (wives of Gideons) in more than 10,000 local groups worldwide.
  • Approximately 1.7 billion Bibles and New Testaments have been distributed worldwide since 1908, and more than 700 million Bibles and New Testaments were distributed in just the last 10 years.
  • 78.9 million copies of God's Word were distributed last year.
  • On average, more than two copies of God's Word are distributed per second.
  • Over one million Bibles and New Testaments are distributed every 4.5 days

Distributing Bibles and New Testaments

Having God's Word can and does lead people to faith in Christ, and those new Christians then grow by studying their Scriptures and even use them to share their faith with others.

For this reason, we focus on distributing complete Bibles or New Testaments. These copies of God's Word are printed in more than 90 languages and are either given directly to certain individuals or placed in selected public locations where large numbers of people, who may be searching for answers, will have the ability to encounter the Word of God.

Distributing complete copies of God's Word also . . .

  • Plants powerful seeds that God can use in His timing. (I Corinthians 3:6)
  • Allows people to read the truth for themselves. (John 8:32)
  • Provides a continuing witness when the Gideon is no longer present. (Hebrews 4:12)
  • Makes it easier for the people we reach to, in turn, reach others with the truth about Jesus. (II Timothy 2:2)
  • Makes it possible for new Christians to learn and grow through personal Bible study. (II Timothy 2:15)

Areas of Distribution

  • Bibles and New Testaments are personally distributed by members of The Gideons International to these groups:
  • Students in the 5th grade and above
  • Prisoners and police, fire, medical and military personnel
  • Anyone else Gideons witness to individually

God's Word is placed in key locations, including:

  • Hotels and motels
  • Hospitals, convalescent homes, medical offices and domestic violence shelters
  • Prisons and jails

 

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